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04 July 2025

In the health news

The College regularly features in the news to be the voice for general practice on issues that matter to members.

03 July 2025

NHS App has a lot of potential, but expansion needs to be practical and achievable

RCGP responds to NHS App expansion in 10 Year Health Plan.

02 July 2025

‘An encouraging vision but more details needed’, RCGP responds to Government’s plans to roll out Neighbourhood Health Services

College Chair responds to the Government's planned roll-out of Neighbourhood Health Services, shifting more care into the community as part of the 10 Year Health Plan.

29 June 2025

GPs sound the alarm on air pollution levels as asthma attacks rise dramatically to higher than five-year average

The Royal College of GPs is today calling for urgent action to reduce air pollution levels after latest statistics reveal that the number of asthma attacks being treated in general practice have increased 45% in a year.

26 June 2025

RCGP Scotland responds to GP collective action in Scotland

RCGP Scotland Chair Dr Chris Provan has commented on the decision of the Scottish General Practitioner's Committee (SGPC) to enter a formal dispute with the Scottish Government.

26 June 2025

‘Any move towards providing better, more modern IT systems in general practice is good news’, College Chair

RCGP responds to the NHS approving a new IT system for GPs.

25 June 2025

Review of GP funding formula 'long overdue'

RCGP responds to government commitment to review the Carr-Hill formula.

24 June 2025

HSJ rumours about delay to GP funding in 10 Year Health Plan must be urgently addressed

The College has responded to rumours published in the Health Service Journal.

23 June 2025

Weight loss jab roll out ‘positive for patients’ but with implications for general practice that must be considered

College Chair Kamila Hawthorne has featured widely in the national press and broadcast media responding to the phased roll-out of Mounjaro prescriptions by NHS England in general practice - taking place from today for patients who meet certain clinical criteria.